Eruption of temporary teeth in children

Teeth eruption is a multifactorial process, which requires a thorough evaluation of a child's general state of health. During temporary teeth eruption, unpleasant sensation associated with swelling and tenderness in the gingival area, which is accompanied by excessive salivation, fever, rhinorrhea, increased anxiety, poor appetite, etc. may occur. Today, there are pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatments for easing the symptoms of eruption of temporary teeth. The article presents feasible approaches to the relief of symptoms that occur at this period. It draws attention to the issue of competent and timely evaluation of symptoms and signs and identification of underlying causes of babies' unwellness, as well as risks of using pharmacological products. The prevailing opinion among parents and medical professionals suggests that the symptoms of teeth eruption can and should be controlled. The local symptoms during difficult eruption of temporary teeth include gingival edema and hyperemia, as well as tenderness on palpation in the eruption area. Different pharmacological and non-pharmacological methods are used to reduce the symptom load of teeth eruption in children. One of them is a baby herbal teething gel. Therapeutic indications for using the gel are pain syndrome in baby tooth eruption (for massaging gums). No contraindications have been identified. If the gel or its components cause a hypersensitivity reaction, its use is not recommended. Active ingredients are exclusively of natural origin. Non-pharmacological treatments to ease the symptoms of temporary teeth eruption include a simple and available method - massage of predeciduous dentition. Putting pressure on them reduces the pain syndrome. Specialized silicone brushes can be used for massage. Gel-filled cooling or silicone teething toys reduce swelling and relieve painful sensation.

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